This week's market round-up highlights key developments from May 11–17, 2025, including U.S.-China tariff reductions, the Federal Reserve's workforce changes, Moody's U.S. credit rating downgrade, and economic updates from India, China, Thailand, and Singapore.

The US-China trade war intensifies in 2025 with record tariffs and economic fallout. Geneva talks aim to ease tensions, but a full resolution remains distant.

CATL aims to raise $5 billion through a major Hong Kong IPO, funding global expansion while navigating political scrutiny. Here's what it means for investors.

Explore how the China Plus One strategy is transforming Asia’s manufacturing map, with Vietnam, India, and Southeast Asia rising as key supply chain hubs.

Xi Jinping visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to boost regional ties and counter U.S. tariffs, reinforcing China's influence in Southeast Asia.

Explore China’s dark factories—fully automated, human-free facilities redefining global manufacturing through AI and robotics.

China raises tariffs on US goods to 84%, escalating the trade war and causing global market instability amid growing economic concerns.

Geely's FY24 profit tripled, driven by record exports and EV growth. Ambitious global expansion plans fuel its momentum into 2025.

Fed Chair Powell warns Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher inflation, slower growth, and difficult decisions for the Federal Reserve ahead.

Baidu shares drop sharply over 8%, hit by fresh U.S.-China trade tensions and market uncertainty; investors brace for volatility.

The week was marked by heightened trade tensions, leading to substantial market movements across the globe.

China escalates trade tensions with new tariffs on U.S. goods, sparking market turmoil and increasing fears of a global recession.

Recent warnings from financial giants JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have placed the spotlight on the possibility of a U.S. recession

Markets react to Fed signals, gold’s historic surge, UK fiscal worries, and Asia’s oil and equity shifts amid growing global uncertainty.

The U.S.-China trade war is disrupting global trade, with tariffs causing steep declines in imports and uncertainty for businesses globally.

Tencent reported solid revenue growth, higher profitability, and significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive expansion

Weibo's FY 2024 saw stable revenue, strong VAS growth, and a $200M dividend, despite ad revenue challenges.

China's 2025 economic plan focuses on innovation, boosting consumption, and strategic support to drive growth amid global uncertainties.

Weibo's Q4 2024 earnings on March 13 will reveal revenue growth, user trends, and profitability amid China's evolving tech landscape.

Asian markets reacted to U.S.-China trade tensions, ECB rate cuts, and China's economic targets, shaping investor sentiment and market vol.